If you could make a New Year's resolution for our hometowns, what would it be?
More than 45 percent of Americans make a resolution every year, according to statisticbrain.com. Some people vow to live a healthier lifestyle, others promise to spend more time with family, and many say they will try to save money. As millions of Americans make resolutions to improve their lives, what could we do right here in Rochester and Rochester Hills to make it an even better place to live? More focus from our local leaders on economic development? On environmental or human rights concerns? What changes would you like to see come to our schools? Are there restaurants or businesses you would like to see come to town? What do you want to see happen to some of the vacant buildings? What is on your wish list? Tell us in the comments …
With a new year to fill, Around Town Laura makes her plans.
While I might not do so great on my personal resolutions, (either that or my scale is stuck) I have to say last year's Patch resolutions went pretty well. From a beautiful Mom Cave to those amazing almond croissants, I checked off most of my 2011 list and then some. While I never managed to find the dads of Rochester out-and-about in their leather pants (Biker Night at O'Connor's excluded), I did experience the grown-up version of Emagine theater and it was fabulous. With all these experiences under my belt — including a spray tan — what's left for 2012? Here are my resolutions: As always, I'm open to suggestions. Is there something in town you'd like me to explore in 2012? Let me know in comments or by email.
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Rochester Mills Beer Company
400 Water St, Rochester, MI
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Penny Black
124 W 4th St, Rochester, MI
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Muldoon's
3982 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI
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693741
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O'Connor's Public House
324 S Main St, Rochester, MI
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Emagine Theatre
200 Barclay Cir, Rochester Hills, MI
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Give Thanks Bakery
225 S Main St, Rochester, MI
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693531
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Firebrick Gallery & Pottery Studio
404 S Main St, Rochester, MI
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694483
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The Home Bakery
300 S Main St, Rochester, MI
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Rochester Ballroom
322 S Main St, Rochester, MI
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Patricia Kane
2:17 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
Just a quick look back and forward on our Main St.-- speaking as a taxpayer resident-the barrels are gone, the extra taping off is gone, the additional waste receptacles are gone and that were needed during the Big Bright Light Show--our Main St. looks pretty neat and clean--I think waiting until everything is planted is a good idea--the benches are needed for those that need to sit and catch … more ›